Castle Fraser is a Z-plan castle (Scots Baronial tower house) castle in Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, and a filming location for The Queen (2006). Built in 1575-1636, it was designed by John Bell of Midmar and Thomas Leiper (master masons). It is owned by National Trust for Scotland.
Location: Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11009, SRC-10494 - Appeared in The Queen (movie, 2006)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11009, SRC-10494 - Built 1575–1636
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11009, SRC-11248, SRC-11762 - Designed by John Bell of Midmar and Thomas Leiper (master masons)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11009, SRC-11248, SRC-11762, SRC-12401 - Architectural style: Z-plan castle (Scots Baronial tower house)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11009, SRC-11249, SRC-11762 - Historic designation: Category A listed building; Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-11009, SRC-11248, SRC-11761, SRC-13141, SRC-13565 - Owned by National Trust for Scotland (1976–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11009, SRC-11248, SRC-11762, SRC-12400
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10494 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/q/Queen-2006.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11009 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Fraser (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11248 — https://kids.kiddle.co/Castle_Fraser (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11249 — https://www.livebreathescotland.com/castle-fraser-aberdeenshire/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11761 — Historic Environment Scotland — Castle Fraser designation records (LB2924 listed building; GDL00091 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11762 — Britain Express – Castle Fraser, Aberdeenshire (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12400 — Great Castles – Castle Fraser (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12401 — Undiscovered Scotland – Castle Fraser (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13141 — Wikidata – Castle Fraser (Q1049410) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13565 — British Listed Buildings — Castle Fraser, Westhill and District, Aberdeenshire (listed-building reco (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Queen filmed?
Castle Fraser, in Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a real-world filming location used for The Queen.
Who designed Castle Fraser?
Castle Fraser was designed by John Bell of Midmar and Thomas Leiper (master masons).
Where is Castle Fraser located?
Castle Fraser is located in Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.